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AY12 XBL

2012 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024

Nearside Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

tacho faulty no odometer

Pass 20 Jul 2023
Fail 20 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022
Pass 9 Jul 2021 35,910 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,193 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 33,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 30,282 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 27,842 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 24,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,308 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 11,593 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 5,764 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AY12 XBL is a 2012 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 98,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY12 XBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY12 XBL registered?

AY12 XBL is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is AY12 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 XBL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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